Comparison

Strider vs FinishPoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strider

This app offers a clean and private way to track your runs using GPS. It focuses on essential data like pace, distance, and route history, with voice updates and lock screen live activities. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • GPS run tracking
  • Private data storage
  • Voice progress updates
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Widgets for stats
  • Visual route sharing
Features
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Track every run in a clean, private GPS app with pace, routes, history, voice updates, and zero ads or subscriptions. Strider is built for runners who want the essentials without clutter. Tap Start, follow your progress, and finish with a simple history of the data that matters. Why Strider - GPS run tracking with distance, duration, pace, route, and run history - Private by default: location and activity data stay on your device, are collected only when you run, and are never sold or shared - No subscription, no ads, no social pressure, and no bloated coaching plans - Voice progress updates so you can stay informed without stopping - Live Activity on the Lock Screen for at-a-glance tracking - Widgets to keep your stats visible anytime - Visual route sharing with photo overlays and track animations Apple Watch support coming soon Strider is the private, lightweight alternative to bloated running apps.

About

FinishPoint

Features
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FinishPoint is the perfect running companion for out-and-back routes and loops. Set your target distance, start your run, and let the app guide you — whether you're doing a classic turnaround or a full loop back to the start. Now with Apple Watch support — track your run right from your wrist. KEY FEATURES • Siri & Shortcuts — start a run with your voice or from the Shortcuts app, on both iPhone and Apple Watch • Turnaround or Loop mode — choose a classic out-and-back with a halfway turn, or run a full loop and let the app count down your entire distance • Run History — every run saved automatically with distance, time, pace, steps, cadence, and elevation • Screen lock — lock the display during your run to prevent accidental taps; all stats stay visible, hold to unlock • 3–2–1 countdown — a quick countdown before every run so you're ready to go the moment the timer starts • Apple Watch app — start and track your run directly from your watch, no phone needed during your run • Live Activity on your Lock Screen — see your distance, pace, and progress without unlocking your phone • Haptic feedback — double vibration every kilometer, triple vibration when it's time to turn back (works even when locked) • Real-time stats — distance, elapsed time, pace, steps, cadence, and elevation gain/descent • Configurable presets — set your favourite distances (1 km to 50 km) with one tap • Runs entirely on-device — no account, no subscription, no data sent anywhere Perfect for daily runs, tempo workouts, and trail running.

Screenshots

Strider4 screens
FinishPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FinishPoint at none against Strider's 1. FinishPoint also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FinishPoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strider ships an update every 10 days, FinishPoint every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strider versus FinishPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStriderFinishPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrung LuongDusan Baranyi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Strider

One-time1
  • STRIDER BOSS$4.99
None

FinishPoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strider free?
Strider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FinishPoint free?
FinishPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strider or FinishPoint have ads?
Neither Strider nor FinishPoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strider or FinishPoint?
Strider ships an update every 10 days, and FinishPoint every 4 days. Most recently, Strider was updated on October 30, 2026 and FinishPoint on October 25, 2026.

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